Possible Uses for Speech Recognition

Speech Recognition technology has huge potential for human computer interaction. Over the last ten years, recognition technology has begun to appear in a multitude of devices from home computers to mobile phones and home security systems. It is the simplest way for a user to interact since speech is the most common and natural form of communication. It does not require complicated user interfaces.

Applications to Home Care

Speech Recognition has many possible uses for home care. It can be used to control things such as heating, lighting or appliances. It also forms a key part of spoken dialogue systems.

People can communicate with a speech recognizer using a phone, or by wearing a pin-on microphone (that may be wireless). Microphones may also be atached to the walls or placed on a table, although this makes the task of recognition harder.